Nevada § 240.1645 - Notarial acts under federal authority
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 240.1645 — Notarial acts under federal authority, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 240.1645. Notarial acts under federal authority
1. A notarial act has the same effect under the law of this State as if performed
by a notarial officer of this State if performed anywhere by any of the following
persons under authority granted by the law of the United States: (a) A judge, clerk or deputy clerk of a court; (b) A commissioned officer on active duty in the military service of the United States; (c) An officer of the foreign service or consular officer of the United States; or (d) Any other person authorized by federal law to perform notarial acts. 2. The signature and title of a person performing a notarial act are prima facie evidence
that the signature is genuine and that the person holds the designated title. 3. The signature and indicated title of an officer listed in paragraph (a), (b) or
(c) of subsection 1 conclusively establish the authority of a holder of that title
to perform a notarial act.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 240.1645 ("Notarial acts under federal authority") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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